This is a good movie, but not a great movie. It reminds me a lot of Blind Side, but it is not as magnetic. Perhaps because it has very little humor? It is a very sad story, and a true story, about a guy (Sam Rockwell) accused and convicted of murdering a woman. He was unjustly convicted, but the only person who believes that is his sister (Hilary Swank). She goes to college, then to law school, then passes the bar, and eventually frees her brother. This takes almost 20 years.
The acting is good here, but a bit too trite, and it never rises to inspired. The structure of the film is a bit dull. There is a lot of story to tell, but it still needed a bit more editing. Biggest plus for me: the director (Tony Goldwyn) didn't always go for the easy tears, which I appreciate.
The story about the unjust conviction is just disgusting. This is decent rental - far better than Hot Tub Time Machine. Stick it in your queue.
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